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Debt Charities under pressure

Hello all you lovely DFW's.

I'm looking for your help - I am writing an article for a Scottish charity magazine about how the rapidly rising levels of consumer debt are impacting on the voluntary sector - Citizen's Advice, CCCS, Credit Unions etc. It is mainly concentrating on low income families and the help that is available, and also where this help fails and people resort to doorstep lenders/high interest loans because "normal" credit is not accessible.

I am looking for someone who has experienced problems because of their low income and has not been able to access help, or has had a long wait for advice. If you could help me (your name would not be mentioned), please post here, or PM me.

Thanks,

dj
Self-building fund :eek:: £4259
Savings target: 1 rainy year 10000/10000 :j

WINS 2011: Briggs & Reilly Suitcase, Nail Polish, Book, AEGON international tennis tickets x2, 4* trip to London including Michelin Star dinner :j
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